Heat post, then delete, link to LeBron James introductory press conference video - NBC 6 South Florida
The Miami Heat accidentally posted and deleted a link for a LeBron James introductory press conference, sparking rumors about his potential return to the team. The team clarified it was a mistake, and James remains a free agent as he enters his 24th NBA season.
Why it matters
LeBron James' free agency is a major event in professional sports, and the incident highlights the intense media scrutiny surrounding high-profile athlete movements.
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The Miami Heat posted — and later deleted — a YouTube link on Tuesday that triggered suspicions that LeBron James would be rejoining his old team.
The video in question was titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference | July 27, 2026," which took fans to an offline live stream. The thumbnail image, though, was a graphic for Dwyane Wade's statue unveiling ceremony.
So, did the Heat accidentally leak the news that fans have been waiting weeks for?
It doesn't seem like it. The Miami Herald reported that there's no validity to the video, citing a team spokesperson. ESPN's Shams Charania added that the team's social media department was "preparing for the possibility of James' signing and mistakenly posted the link," which was quickly deleted.
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